Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine can be used to treat a variety of different conditions. Much like pharmaceuticals it is important to consult a healthcare provider before starting any new herbal medicines. Herbs may interact with medications you are taking, and it is important that herbal medicines are dosed correctly for safe and effective therapeutic outcomes.

 Herbs are one the earliest medicinal interventions used widely in many cultural practices. It is important when taking herbs that they are well-sourced and harvested sustainably since many indigenous communities and ecosystems rely on these herbs. 

It may surprise you to learn that many pharmaceutical drugs are derived from plants. For example, atropine, which has many uses including symptoms of low heart rate, is derived from the plant Atropa belladonna.

Herbal medicine can be used to treat a variety of different conditions. Much like pharmaceuticals it is important to consult a healthcare provider before starting any new herbal medicines. Herbs may interact with medications you are taking, and it is important that herbal medicines are dosed correctly for safe and effective therapeutic outcomes.